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God's Spiritual "Pattern"

Gary DeLashmutt
1 Kings 17:1-16

As God trains and prepares Elijah to fulfill a crucial role, He works through a specific, four-part pattern: 1) command, 2) promise, 3) faith, and 4) fulfillment. As we see this pattern play out in Elijah's life, we will learn that God uses the same pattern when relating to us in the modern era. We can look to God's Word to see His commands and promises, and as we act in faith on the things He says to be true, we come to see that He is worthy of our trust. By this pattern, God pursues His purpose for us, just as He did with Elijah, and by this pattern, we will recognize God's unique involvement in each of our lives.

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1 Kings 17:1-161 Kgs 17:1-16 1King 17:1-16By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/22/2007As God trains and prepares Elijah to fulfill a cruc...

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Why this waste?

Dennis McCallum
Matthew 26:6-13

Mary's sacrifice of her expensive perfume at the expense of Jesus infuriates Jesus' disciples. Jesus highlights Mary's sacrifice isn't a waste, as they might think, but will be richly rewarded before God and remembered. The contrast between the disciples' and Jesus' viewpoint highlights the difference when we think about the temporary things to indulge rather than living for the eternal impacts that come from pursuing what God desires. Mary's faith and eternal perspective made her sacrifice not a sacrifice at all because of who she was looking to serve. This teaching also includes a testimony of a man in a law firm that realized God's eternal impact and how to live for that rather than temporary things.

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Mark 14:1-9, John 12:3-8, Matthew 26:6-13Mark 14:1-9,John 12:3-8,Matt 26:6-13 Mark 14:1-9, John 12:3-8, Matt 26:6-13By Dennis McCallum Te...

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Parable of the Sower & Soils

Gary DeLashmutt
Luke 8:1-15

During the time between the Messiah's first coming and second coming, spreading Jesus' message is top priority. Only those who respond properly to his message reap the benefit, as Jesus explains through his parable of the sower and soils; those who respond through compromise do not bear fruit.

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Luke 8:1-15Luke 8:1-15 Luke 8:1-15By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/25/2007During the time between the Messiah's first coming and seco...

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An Interrupted Dinner Party

Gary DeLashmutt
Luke 7:36-50

When an immoral woman interrupts a dinner party that is thrown by Pharisees, Jesus teaches that Simon the Pharisee self-righteously thinks he doesn't need forgiveness. Jesus claims divine authority to forgive sins; loving Jesus doesn't merit his forgiveness, instead being forgiven by Jesus motivates love for him.

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Luke 7:36-50Luke 7:36-50 Luke 7:36-50By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/18/2007When an immoral woman interrupts a dinner party that is ...

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Spiritual Confidence

Jim Leffel
2 Corinthians 1:12-16

Paul speaks to the Corinthians about spiritual confidence. Spiritual confidence is based out of God's love, His power, and His grace. When we develop spiritual confidence based on who God says we are, we can experience freedom in serving Him firstly and develop outward focus in our other key relationships. As we are faithful to God's message, our consciences can strengthen and reflect the confidence we have through our relationship with God.

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2 Corinthians 1:12-162 Cor 1:12-16 2Cor 1:12-16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/28/2007Paul speaks to the Corinthians about spiritual conf...

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A Mountaintop Experience

Dennis McCallum
Mark 9:1-7

Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain before James, Peter and John communicates the transcendence and immanence of God. Often, God will use spiritual experiences for strengthening and encouragement during trial. This event also proved that Jesus fulfilled and supersedes the Old Testament. As Christians, we should learn to enjoy spiritual experiences but not depend on them for the basis of our faith, which is found in Christ.

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Mark 9:1-7Mark 9:1-7 Mark 9:1-7By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/27/2007Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain before James, Peter and...

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Playing Games with God

Dennis McCallum
Mark 7:1-23

Jesus and the Pharisees held two competing views of spirituality which caused immense disputing among them. The Pharisees focused on man-made religion and outward observance, while neglecting the inward heart attitudes that God desires from people. While the Pharisees avoided acknowledging their sin and claimed to be close to God, Jesus stressed the importance of grace, freely receiving a relationship with God without any man-made works. Outward observance and inward heart change are in stark contrast to each other.

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Mark 7:1-23Mark 7:1-23 Mark 7:1-23By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/14/2007Jesus and the Pharisees held two competing views of spiritu...

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Jesus' Conception

Gary DeLashmutt
Luke 1:26-56

The purpose of the book of Luke is to help people make an informed decision to follow Jesus as humanity's savior by giving them accurate information about his unique life. Like when an angel appeared to Mary to inform her that she was pregnant, and when Zacharias was told his barren wife would have a son, God discloses a portion of our role in his plan, and calls us to embrace it by a step of faith. This step is scary, and it requires a decision to actively trust God, but taking this step results in experiencing confirmation, awe, and joy.

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Luke 1:26-56Luke 1:26-56 Luke 1:26-56By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/14/2007The purpose of the book of Luke is to help people make a...

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Living in the Future Now

Jim Leffel
1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

We can live distinctly in Christian community because of God's involvement. It is His will that His people live in peace. His power transforms us and results in changed lives. Christian community should have five distinct qualities: 1) encouragement; 2) admonition; 3) helpfulness; 4) patience; and 5) graciousness. God cares for our lives and is faithful to bring about positive changes.

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-241 Thess 5:12-24 1Th 5:12-24By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/07/2007We can live distinctly in Christian community be...

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